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A Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.

Melrose Plantation

Season 6 Episode 1

In this episode from the “Plantation Celebrations” series of “A Taste of Louisiana” from April 16, 1994, Chef John Folse visits Melrose Plantation in Natchitoches Parish. In the kitchen, he cooks Ratatouille Stuffed Chicken and Creole Tomato Soup with Shrimp. He also prepares Chicken Liver Pate and discusses Louisiana food traditions with Chef Leah Chase, the owner of Dooky Chase's Restaurant

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One of Chef John Folse’s passions is saving the cultural traditions here in Louisiana.
Shrimp - Timbalier Bay, LA
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Hooks, Lies & Alibis with Chef John Folse: Shrimp
Oysters - Empire, LA
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Hooks, Lies & Alibis with Chef John Folse Oysters
Turtles - Lake Verret, LA
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Hooks, Lies & Alibis with Chef John Folse: Turtle
Garfish / Caviar - Bayou Dularge, LA
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Hooks, Lies & Alibis with Chef John Folse: Garfish
Fishing Tournament - Grand Isle, LA
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Hooks, Lies & Alibis with Chef John Folse: Episode 109 - Fishing Tournaments
Coastal Erosion - Louisiana Coast
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Hooks, Lies & Alibis with Chef John Folse: Coastal Erosion
Saltwater Fishing - Gulf of Mexico
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Hooks, Lies & Alibis with Chef John Folse: Saltwater Fishing
Fish Markets / Gaspergou - Baton Rouge, LA
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Hooks, Lies & Alibis with Chef John Folse: Fish Markets
Bass / Crappie - Toledo Bend Reservoir
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Bass/Crappie - Toledo Bend Reservoir
Catfish - Lake Des Allemand
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Catfish - Lake Des Allemand
Tasty Gulf Species / Caminada Pass
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Redfish/Snapper - Caminada Pass
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